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N7040U

Cancelled 2016
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Deregistered aircraft · 2013 Robinson Helicopter R44 · Lycoming O-540-F1B5

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Cancelled
February 17, 2016
Exported to
China
Status when cancelled
Valid registration
Serial number
2262
Year built
2013
Type
Rotorcraft
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Standard, normal
Airworthiness date
January 14, 2013
Certificate issued
January 11, 2013
Last registry action
January 27, 2016
Mode S code
A965D5
Owner when cancelled
Limocopter LLC
Location
Orlando, FL
Owner type
Corporation
Airframe modelRobinson Helicopter R44TCDS H11NM · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered nowEngine modelLycoming O-540-F1B5TCDS E-295 · Reciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N7040U and the event date: after December 6, 2007, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ERA14CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportOrlando, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in which he failed to remove the tail rotor covers, which resulted in the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft during engine start.Feb 10, 2014 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N7040U and the event date: after December 6, 2007, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20140210005499AGround/Ramp/Ma · Orlando, FLOn February 10, 2014 about 0930 local time, pilot of a Robinson 44 helicopter, N7040U, started the aircraft with the tail rotor cover still attached, substantially damaging the helicopter. The flight originated from a private helipad in Orlando with the…Feb 10, 2014 · Substantial damage

Other aircraft with N7040U · 2

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N7040U now.

2007Bell UH-1V · S/N 71-20300Cancelled Dec 6, 2007 · Exported to Colombia · US Department Of State, Patrick Afb, FL1998Messerschmitt BK 117 B-1 · S/N 7180Cancelled Feb 10, 1998 · Exported to Peru · Petroleum Helicopters Inc, Lafayette, LA